Halwill Village Hall filled once again on 9th September with angry local residents to hear an update on the proposed wind farm development from the Chilla Against Turbines (C.A.T) action group.

Attendees were shown a video which demonstrated why the countryside was being plagued by such industrial developments, as the government tries to achieve unrealistic renewable energy targets.  It explained why wind turbines are neither efficient nor “green” and the cost penalties to be paid. Highlighted was the fact that each UK household is ultimately to pay for the huge £500,000 per turbine per year subsidies through increases in their gas and electricity bills, and taxes. 

The presentation outlined the key facts including the possible health risks caused by noise, vibration and flicker to any household within a 2km zone (the nearest house being only some 563m away).  It also included footage showing the dangers of turbines catching fire, malfunctioning and collapsing.

The C.A.T. Fund Raising Group, headed up by Gordon & Mary King, held a fantastic Garden Party in the grounds of their delightful home at Kingswood House on 10th August 2008. Everyone's generosity on the day contributed a grand total of £1,342.65 towards our fighting fund.

We would like to thank everyone who made the event at Kingswood so successful.

A fundraising garden open day is to be held at Kingswood House, West Chilla (near Kingslake) on Sun 10th August from 2pm onwards. Mary and Gordon King, our fund raising co-ordinators, will be kindly opening the gates to their beautiful gardens.

• Open Garden & walks
• Lakeside cream teas
• Tabletop sale (under cover)
• Plant sale

Please come along and support us to help raise funds for the campaign.